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Why Workers Would Take A Pay Cut To Keep Their Jobs
Episode 93
In this segment, we connect several stories that reveal a growing contradiction in the American economy.
At Cargill's meatpacking facility in Fort Mo…
2 months, 1 week ago
Is The U.S. Economy Actually Broken? The New Era Debate
Episode 92
The Trump administration says America has entered a “new kind of economy.” But what does that actually mean for working people?
In this segment, we l…
2 months, 1 week ago
Labor's New Playbook: From VA to Uber
Episode 91
Workers are finding new ways to fight back—and the latest battles show just how much the American labor movement is changing.
In this segment, we loo…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Real Reason You Can't Save Money Anymore
Episode 90
The economy may look strong on paper—but for millions of Americans, everyday life is getting harder to afford.
From groceries and gas to housing, hea…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The AI Paradox: Layoffs, Labor Shortages, and a Startup Boom
Episode 89
AI is changing the workforce—but not in the way most people expected.
In this segment, we examine the contradictions of the AI economy. While Silicon…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Working Class Is Organizing Again—At Work and at the Ballot Box
Episode 88
In this segment, the stories may seem unrelated—but together they point to something much bigger.
We examine Abdul El-Sayed's upset victory in Michig…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
The Career Ladder Is Breaking. Here's What's Replacing It.
Episode 87
The path to the middle class used to seem straightforward: earn a degree, land a stable job, and build a career. But for millions of young Americans,…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Kevin Hassett's Economy: Who's Actually Winning?
Episode 86
Kevin Hassett says the economy is "firing on all cylinders." So why do so many Americans feel like they're falling further behind?
In this segment, w…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
America's Union Boom Just Reached College Sports
Episode 85
From Division I athletes to VA employees, John Deere workers, and refinery operators, this week's labor news makes one thing clear: unions aren't dis…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Lockouts, Strikes & Boycotts: Labor Summer Drives On
Episode 84
Winning the Vote Is Just the Beginning.
In this segment, we examine what happens after workers organize—and why winning a union election is often onl…
2 months, 3 weeks ago